Ben Grunert

Ben Grunert

Joined: Mar 31, 2022

Ben Grunert is a senior contributor for Soaring Down South, covering the Atlanta Hawks as a sports journalist based in Atlanta. He has been writing about the NBA since 2022, covering three different NBA teams for FanSided: the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics, and the Denver Nuggets. He was previously an NBA writer for NBA Analysis Network and a contributor for 8 Points, 9 Seconds (FanSided’s Indiana Pacers page). He also covers NCAA basketball and NCAA football for The Sporting News.

Orlando Magic v Atlanta Hawks

Zaccharie Risacher receives major vote of confidence from Hawks icon

Mar 16, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Veteran sharpshooter could give Hawks critical shooting boost in free agency

Mar 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) after the Bucks defeated the Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Hawks legend addresses surprising Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors

Apr 7, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) holds up the trophy after winning the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

March Madness hero could solve major Hawks weakness this offseason

Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks looks on against the New York Knicks.

Homegrown youngster could help Hawks overcome Clint Capela’s expected exit in free agency

Feb 16, 2025; Oakland, California, USA; Team Braxton guard Kevon Harris (12) of the College Park Skyhawks receives the Most Valuable Player Trophy after defeating Team Swish Cultures at Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Hawks journeyman looks ahead to future after breakout G League season

Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks defends Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the Emirates NBA Cup.

Hawks’ Zaccharie Risacher could mirror Jayson Tatum with key improvement

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Hawks’ interest in Auburn superstar could lead to first-round draft steal

Robert Williams of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Hawks could transform defense with trade for game-changing paint beast

Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Clippers - Game Six

Russell Westbrook a polarizing potential solution for Hawks’ most glaring issue

Orlando Magic v Atlanta Hawks

Hawks could get bigger and better with intriguing three-team trade

Golden State Warriors v Atlanta Hawks

Fascinating rookie prospect could be perfect fit for Hawks next to Trae Young

Atlanta Hawks v Orlando Magic - Play-In Tournament

Hawks could shake league up with epic three-team trade proposal

Apr 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts after scoring against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Hawks could make savvy front office move that would keep Trae Young in Atlanta

Mar 23, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Georges Niang (20) drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The reality about Georges Niang after deadline trade to Hawks

Orlando Magic v Atlanta Hawks

Keaton Wallace makes Hawks franchise history in regular-season finale